They told her to sit still
It was a very solemn place
No fidgeting would be allowed
Just sit and stare off into space
She managed to control her wiggles
But Greta got the giggles
She really did her best
She kept on looking straight ahead
But Mrs. Pearson had a hat
Topped with a bow, big, floppy, and red
That bow was all wobbles and jiggles
And Greta got the giggles
The bow was just the start
As soon as Greta had stifled her grin
A long thin worm appeared
On the brim of that hat. Greta snorted again.
That worm made its loops and its squiggles
And Greta got the giggles
Her mom and dad were shocked
They shushed her with furrowed brows
She wanted to be good
But the chuckles were in charge now
Her attempt to be quiet caused twitches and wriggles
For Greta had the giggles
(Because, let’s face it, it’s happened to us all. Check out some true giggling stories and other fun over at Mama Kat’s.)
Deborah Dunlevy 
Love it! That’s hysterical and we’ve all been there…it kind of reminds me of a Shel Silverstein poem!
Visiting from Mama Kats….
You are so amazingly talented!!! This seems like a Shel Silverstein poem .. I could even envision the drawings to go with it. You must get published STAT!
That was great! I agree with Jenners, you should be a published child’s author, woman!
I love this post. I love your site! I know I’ve mentioned that before, but seriously! Love it!
This is a really wonderful poem, as others have commented if you can write like this then a children’s poetry book is within your grasp. I can just picture the little girl and the floppy hat and her delight at the worm appearing from all the finery. Really, really good.
This poem gave me the giggles. Everyone’s been there! But not everyone could express it in poetry – awesome job!
That is such an adorable poem. You are very talented and should make that a children’s book. I know the perfect person to illustrate it. Go to http://tendernessandtoil.blogspot.com/ she’s an amazing artist.
Thanks for the encouragement, Amy! And thanks for putting me on to Emily. Her work is gorgeous and inspiring.